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LG Optimus G LS970
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LG Optimus G LS970

Released: 2012, October. Released 2012, Q4Price: About 480 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPUQualcomm APQ8064
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes
SAR1.26 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Size4.7 inches, 62.9 cm, 2, (~69.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTrue HD-IPS + LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandLG
ModelLG Optimus G LS970
PriceAbout 480 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144.9 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands25
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2012, October. Released 2012, Q4
Announced2012, October. Released 2012, Q4
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 13 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
Resolution768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

LG Optimus G LS970 Overview

About LG Optimus G LS970 LG Optimus G LS970 is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. LG Optimus G LS970 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

LG Optimus G LS970 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the LG Optimus G LS970?

The LG Optimus G LS970 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does LG Optimus G LS970 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting LG Optimus G LS970 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG Optimus G LS970 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG Optimus G LS970 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG Optimus G LS970.